MAORI GIRL SCHOLARS

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 845, 13 December 1929, Page 6

MAORI GIRL SCHOLARS

PRIZES AT VICTORIA SCHOOL PRIMATE PRESENTS AWARDS Prizes won by pupils attending the Queen Victoria School for Maori girls were presented yesterday afternoon by Archbishop Averill. Mr. A. B. Roberton presided over a large attendance. The visitors were entertained by a short programme of native songs as a prelude to the ceremony. In making her annual report, the principal. Miss Breretdn, referred to the examination successes achieved by the scholars. The dux of the school was Rangi Tukume, and the winner of Lady Alice Fergusson's prize was Waina Rewharewha. The report concluded with, a tribute to the work of the staff. Archbishop Averill congratulated Miss Brereton and her pupils on the successes of the year. His Grace paid a tribute to the Victoria Ladies’ Association, whose efforts had made it possible for so many girls to attend the school. I-Ie referred to the loss suffered by the school of so good*a friend as the late Mrs. Hugh Campbell, who had taken a deep interest in its welfare. His Grace then spoke of the missionary centenary to take place at Waimate North in January in celebration of the opening of the first inland mission station in New Zealand. In a new country, remarked the archbishop, there was not a. great deal of history to stand behind it, but what there was should be made the most of. After the prizes had been presented afternoon tea was served on the lawn, and more songs were sung by the girls. The prize-list is as follows: Lady Alice Fergusson’s Prize. —Waina Rewharewha. Form Prizes.—Dux, Rangi Tukume, medal and prize and first-aid certificate, Form 111., Mary Shepherd, two prizes and first-aid certificate. Form Illb., M. Baker, prize and first-aid certificate, also proficiency certificate. Standard VI., T. Hakaraia, prize and proficiency certificate. Standard 11., Marjorie Heod. Standard IV., Marama Tautoke. Standard 11., Meri Taurau, Nita Goldsmark, Avgina Tuhora, Lily Markham, Kura Rerata. Scripture, Elizabeth Yates, prize and proficiency certificate; Ruby Bergham, prize and first-aid certificate: Waitonga Greaves, prize and first-aid certificate; Mate Ihaka, Annie Hoka. Sewing.—Hoana Maihi, two prizes and certificate. Form 111., Pou Kapa, prize and first-aid certificate. Standard VI., Sarah Walter, competency certificate and prize. Standard VI., Katie Rivers, proficiency certificate and prize. Standard V., B. Head. Standard IV., F. Douglas. Cooking.—Standard IV., Polly Clay, prize and first-aid certificate. Standard 111., Bella Sydney, prize and first-aid certificate. Standard Illb., Rachel Dobbs, prize and two first-aid certificates. Standard 1., Emily Jones, prize and competency certificate. Standard V., Mary Poihipi. Laundry, Harriet Graham, prize and proficiency certificate. Outside work, Mary Padlie, prize and proficiency certificate. Sports, Marjorie Yates, prize and first-aid certificate, Rangi Tukume. General housework, Violet Watling, prize, first-aid and proficiency certificates. Medical, Maisie Boyd, prize and two first-aid certificates. Winners of extra prizes were as follow:—Senior, Rangi Tukume; junior, Katie River (prizes given by Te Akarana Maori Association). Others were, Rangi Tawamae, Raima Taniora, Rose Cherrington, Sophie Watson, Polly Clay.